University of Mississippi: Veteran and Military Services

11/15/2016

11/04/2016

As many of you may have heard, I decided to leave my position as Coordinator of Veteran and Military Services and pursue other objectives. I will have a meeting for all student veterans on Monday, 7 November, at 1600hrs. It will be held in the Student Union, Room 405 and I will answer questions you may have about this. I will also look to have this streamed as a Facebook Live event on the VMS page (to allow regional campuses veterans to pipe in), but still need to work that out. More to follow.
I've recently heard from some student veterans and I would like to make you aware that I chose to make this decision because I believe that new challenges are what make life worthwhile. Besides, as we all know from our time in the military, change is simply part of life and who really wants a leader that never leaves?
I hope that each of you will take advantage of the free tickets for the Veteran Appreciation Football game this weekend and look to attend the Veterans Day Service next week. You've all played a big part in growing Veteran Services to what it is today and I hope you'll continue to support that effort and help the next person to be successful. I wish you luck and look forward to seeing you on Monday.
Michael Howland (MSG, USA, Retired)

11/01/2016

UPDATE! Football tickets are available for the 5 November Veteran Appreciation Game vs Georgia Southern. You can pick them up at VMS (3rd Floor of Martindale), the Tupelo Campus (Gayle Wicker, Student Services)and the Desoto Campus (Kacy Dixon, Advising). If you choose, you can also pick up tickets at the Pavilion and the Tad Smith (Tad Pad) ticket offices. Just show your ID card (military or dependent) or your DD214 to get them. Tickets are free, but are first come, first served and I'll pass them out here until they are exhausted. Kick off is 1100 and weather is projected to be sunny with high of 73 degrees. Check the Athletics website for Gameday information and remember to WEAR RED! HOTTY TODDY!

10/31/2016

VMS will have over 1300 football tickets for the Ole Miss Veterans Appreciation Football Game versus Georgia Southern on 5 November. This means you can have up to four tickets per person (and possibly more for special family circumstances). These tickets are for Veterans, Military and Dependents, and will be available beginning Tuesday afternoon. Simply come to our office in Martindale Hall, sign in and pick them up. We will continue to pass them out until Friday afternoon, or we run out.

09/16/2016

Any students that want a "Beat 'Bama" pin, can stop by Veteran and Military Services to pick one up. They're free! Hotty Toddy and Go Rebs!

09/12/2016

The 2016 SVA Football T-Shirt (in comfort colors!) is LIVE! (in Bruce Buffer, Main Event voice)
You can order them at http://www.jcgstore.com/password.php?store=STUDENTVETERANS-OLEMISS

Password is veterans

09/07/2016

The 2016 SVA Football T-Shirt (in comfort colors!) is getting set to go live. They also have plans for a Homecoming and Baseball version, so look here or on email for more information on how to get one.

08/19/2016

This was mounted today in the main entrance to Martindale Hall, recognizing the University of Mississippi commitment and work to help veterans. There is more to do, but the members of Martindale Hall (University of Mississippi Office of Financial Aid, University of Mississippi Center for Student Success & FYE, Ole Miss Admissions, Registrar, Bursar, Student Disabilities and the Career Center) deserve accolades for their work to make this possible. Hotty Toddy!

07/26/2016

Ole Miss Campus Recreation is having their job fair on August 24 and 25. Roundly considered one of the best jobs on campus, I invite everyone to come out and see what it's about. Great team, great facility.

07/22/2016

VMS is at Tyndall AFB today, for the college fair being held at the Horizons Club.